Mental Health Nursing BN (Hons)

MODULES

Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Integrated Pharmacology (20 Credits) - Core  

This module is designed to develop an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology, show how these are linked to the biological basis of pharmacology, and subsequently applied in practice. 

Introduction to Person-Centred Care (20 Credits) – Core  

This module aims to introduce the concept of holistic person-centred care of service users across the lifespan with an understanding of human development. Understanding the importance of effective communication with service user, family, MDT across healthcare settings. 

Person-Centred Care (20 Credits) – Core  

This module aims to introduce evidence-based practice, and the impact on the provision of high-quality care. The module will explore the impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on health and well-being across the lifespan. 

21st Century Nurse (20 Credits) – Core 

This module is designed to prepare a student to become an effective nurse for the 21st century integrating learning-to-learn and reflection leading to persona and professional development.  

Practice Learning 1 (40 Credits) – Core 

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provides a range of experiences across fields. The module will introduce cross field and field specific skills for nursing. The learner will develop an understanding of, and be able to demonstrate, the skills required for practice. 

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

MODULES

Interprofessional Research & Innovation (20 Credits) Core 

This module develops an understanding of Interprofessional practice, evidence-based service improvement and innovation.  

Practice Learning 2a Mental Health Nurse (20 Credits) Core 

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence is able to provide care. 

Practice Learning 2b Mental Health Nurse (20 Credits) Core 

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will continue to build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence providing care with minimal guidance. 

Field Nursing 1 Mental Health (20 Credits) Core 

This module aims to explore health promotion and prevention of ill health of service users. The aim is to demonstrate understanding of enhanced communication to empower and enable service users, and work effectively across the multi-disciplinary team and a range of settings. 

Field Nursing 2 Mental Health (20 Credits) Core 

This module will focus on field specific nursing conditions with increasing complexity and service users with co-morbidities. The module will explore identification and management of risk and factors which influence this. 

Applied Sciences in Mental Health Field (20 Credits) Core 

This module will support students to apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, principles of pharmacology and how these are applied in field specific nursing practice. 

Year abroad study exchange (120 Credits) Optional 

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

MODULES

Prescribing Ready (20 Credits) Core 

This module critically explores the complexities of human anatomy and physiology and pharmacology in preparation for registration and prescribing ready. 

Advancing Leadership and Supervision (20 Credits) Core 

This module is designed to support transition to registration, through developing students’ leadership and teaching potential in preparation for twenty first century nursing.   

Extended Project (40 Credits) Core 

This module is designed to support transition to registration, through developing students’ appreciation of the steps involved in developing a proposal for service improvement in order to enhance the delivery of care for the 21st century. 

Practice Learning 3 Mental Health Nurse (40 Credits) Core 

This module will provide students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence is able to provide care with minimal guidance. 

Numeracy Competency for Registration Core 

This module aims to consolidate previous learning in the Nursing programme related to numeracy and enable students to achieve the required level of numeracy competency for entry on to the nursing register as required by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2018) Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes. Part 3 of Realising professionalism: Standards for education and training section 4.6. 

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees. 

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

Course specific additional costs

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and occupational health clearance are required prior to admission onto the course.

For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/dbs 

The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships. 

Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees and Finance section of our website.